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Every Big Bear News story tagged recreation.
Breakthrough Task Force's drug-free skateboarding event drew competitors as young as 5 to Sugarloaf Skatepark on August 8, with returning champion Trey Lanza sweeping the advanced division and Best Trick honors.
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The Grizzlies rolled past the Ranchers in a nonleague blowout at home, with the program declaring itself back on track.
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Staff writer Alex Ross profiled the beloved bald eagle nest near Big Bear Lake, capturing Jackie's death, a habitat victory, and the prospect of a new mate for Shadow.
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Just days after Jackie's death, a young banded eagle from the Prado Basin has been spotted alongside Big Bear's beloved male eagle, sparking hope and caution in equal measure.
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More than 900 motocross riders will take over the ski slopes for a five-day off-road racing event.
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A banded female bald eagle born near Anaheim has been spotted inspecting Jackie and Shadow's famous lakeside nest — and she may be looking to settle down.
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Big Bear's youth skateboarding competition returned to Sugarloaf Skatepark for another year of tricks, air, and friendly rivalry.
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More than 900 riders from across the country will take on a 3-mile course built on ski runs and fire roads Aug. 19–23.
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The one-night event pairs a buffet-style dinner with live music and sunset views from the top of the mountain.
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Riders can catch one last evening on the trails for just $19 — but tickets are cash-window only.
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The camp is open to riders ages 7 to 17 of all skill levels, with clinics, trail rides, and more planned for September 12–13, 2026.
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The popular nighttime golf event closes out its summer run September 4–6, with a lit-up 9-hole course, dinner, and drinks included.
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The two-stop series is open to riders of all experience levels, from podium chasers to first-timers.
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The Coca-Cola-presented event lets groups of up to four tee off under the stars for $30 an hour.
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can earn their Snow Sport Merit Badge on the slopes — but they'll need to come prepared.
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Golfers have until late October to hit the links with fall foliage and the San Bernardino Mountains as a backdrop.
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Mountain bikers have a few more weekends to hit the dirt before both Big Bear-area bike parks wrap up their 2026 summer seasons.
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The free camp, funded by donations honoring the former Snow Summit CEO, gives local third- through seventh-graders a taste of skiing with resort race team coaches.
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The second and final event of the 2026 Summit Series invites riders of all ages to sign up on the day and throw down their best whip.
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Hikers can win gear prizes by snapping five trail photos and submitting them by August 31.
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The lake had been closed to swimmers due to a harmful algae bloom; officials have not yet confirmed what treatment was used or how long the closure lasted.
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Andrew Ferrarone, 33, died July 15 after a fall at the Big Bear Lake climbing area; his wife Nina Kim faces medical bills and parenthood alone.
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Andy Ferrarone, 33, was injured on July 12 and died three days later; a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
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The Big Bear racer edged out runner-up Maples by less than a second to claim back-to-back USA Cycling Elite Men's Downhill crowns.
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Hikers and sightseers planning a trip to the popular summit above Highway 38 should check ahead before heading out.
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The historic 1890 granite structure near Big Bear Dam is off-limits for now, with no reopening timeline confirmed.
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The U.S. Forest Service has marked the Highway 38 pullout as closed, but has not published an explanation or reopening timeline.
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The 3.5-mile off-highway route remains shut indefinitely — here's what OHV riders need to know.
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The 4.8-mile route connects to BLM land and serves as a key corridor toward Deep Creek Road in Hesperia.
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The Forest Service has flagged the popular 47-site campground as temporarily closed, but has not publicly explained why or for how long.
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No reason has been given for the closure, leaving anglers and visitors who rely on this popular mountain fishing corridor without answers.
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The closure affects national forest recreation across Big Bear Lake, Holcomb Valley, Lone Valley, and the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness.
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Mountain Transit's new seasonal route drops hikers — and sightseers — at trailheads around the lake every weekend through early October.
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California is waiving sport fishing license requirements statewide on Independence Day as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
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Details including date, hours, and location have not yet been confirmed — here's what we know so far.
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The start of the summer recreation season is on the horizon, but key details are still being confirmed.
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With hiking flagged as a featured activity for the long weekend, here's what to know before you head out.
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The local cycling group is gearing up for the riding season — details to be confirmed.
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A two-day hiking event is planned for the holiday weekend — details still to come.
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Mark your calendars — the mountain bike season kicks off at the base of Bear Mountain next spring.
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The day starts at Dank Donuts with road and dirt ride options, followed by a free lunch for members.
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